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100 1 _aGautier, Théophile,
_d1811-1872
245 1 4 _aLes Dieux et les Demi-Dieux de la Peinture
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-07-25
505 0 _aIntroduction -- Léonard de Vinci -- Frà Giovanni da Fiesole -- Hemling -- Raphaël -- Corrége -- Michel-Ange -- Giorgione -- Titien -- Paul Véronèse -- Holbein -- Rubens -- Van Dyck -- Rembrandt -- Don Diego Velasquez de Silva -- Esteban Bartolome Murillo -- Nicolas Poussin -- Eustache Le Sueur -- David -- Prudhon -- Eugène Delacroix -- Sir Joshua Reynolds -- William Hogarth.
508 _aProduced by Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images generously made available by Gallica, Bibliothèque nationale de France.)
520 _a"Les Dieux et les Demi-Dieux de la Peinture" by Gautier, Houssaye, and Saint-Victor is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The text serves as an analysis and appreciation of twelve iconic figures in art history, specifically focusing on prominent painters and their pursuit of beauty. The authors attempt to frame these illustrious artists within a pantheon, celebrating their contributions to the world of painting. The opening of the work introduces the concept of portraying renowned painters not merely as individuals but as divine figures in the realm of art. It elaborates on the historical context of artistic achievement, emphasizing the shift from the "dark ages" to the Renaissance. The discussion sets the stage for specific analysis, beginning with Leonardo da Vinci. The authors highlight da Vinci's multifaceted genius, his profound understanding of nature, and his innovative approaches to art. They also touch upon his legacy, illustrating how his work still resonates today while acknowledging the ephemeral nature of artistic endeavors. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPainters
700 1 _aHoussaye, Arsène,
_d1815-1896
700 1 _aSaint-Victor, Paul de,
_d1827-1881
700 1 _aCalamatta, Luigi,
_d1802-1869
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62753
999 _c103577
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